grannys gone and done it

[Granny Hatchet]

Hahaaa YUP !

 

[Ol Grey Mare]

So, you don't have a disconnect notice in hand at the moment because you had been keeping up with the bill, right? That doesn't disqualify you, but in disconnect/not in disconnect does effect the different funds they will be able to use (there are "crisis" funds that can be accessed for bills in disconnect if the regular benefit doesn't cover the past due amount). I can probably give you a rough amount if I have these pieces of information: Do you own your home? Is the heat total electric? Is the heat currently in a working condition? Is anyone in your household over the age of 60, under the age of 5 or legally disabled?

 

[Granny Hatchet]

I have to admit ol mare, I was throwing names around. LOL

 

[Granny Hatchet]

So, you don't have a disconnect notice in hand at the moment because you had been keeping up with the bill, right? That doesn't disqualify you, but in disconnect/not in disconnect does effect the different funds they will be able to use (there are "crisis" funds that can be accessed for bills in disconnect if the regular benefit doesn't cover the past due amount). I can probably give you a rough amount if I have these pieces of information: Do you own your home? Is the heat total electric? Is the heat currently in a working condition? Is anyone in your household over the age of 60, under the age of 5 or legally disabled?

we are all legally disabled, Tom is way over 60, haha buying my home, total electric, heat works fine, not in disconnect

 

[Ol Grey Mare]

we are all legally disabled, Tom is way over 60, haha buying my home, total electric, heat works fine, not in disconnect

Good to go - the benefits are calculated on a matrix with point values assigned for five categories and each point being worth a set amount. Best guess is going to be around $270 for your benefit (+/- $10 because I can't remember what region SIEOC is in and there is a differential based on region - even though you are right across the county line I am fairly certain SIEOC is classed in a different region) - IF they have "State EAP" funds still available you would also receive an additional $60 due to owning/buying your home (haven't been in EAP for over a month now so out of the loop as far as what agencies still have those funds at this point) -- so, final answer is somewhere between $260-330 ish

***disclaimer - this is working from memory ***

 

[Wishing4Wings]

Isn't BYC a wonderful thing? I get to meet all these fantastic people and hear their stories, laugh and cry. And when the going gets too rough, someone is there to swoop in and help save the day. Ol Grey Mare, you probably think you are just doing your job, but you have to know you're kind of a hero too!

 

[Granny Hatchet]

oh wow ! that sounds wonderful to me ! and your right wishing. she did way more then give me info. I now have gas in the van, chicken food, and after tomorrow i will probably hit the grocery store. She gave me a good heart. I gave myself a flat tire in town. LOL same one they just replaced the valve stem on. I got it plugged . 12 dollars again. Hope it stays up this time. LOL oh ! and you also got my daughter to the drs. and to her new job tomorrow. BIG HUGS to you ol mare. NONE of this possible without your help

 

[Granny Hatchet]

Just talked to DD every thing went good at free clinic. she got the scripts she needed. now to get them filled. battle have done for all of us !

 

[vintagegem]

As much as I support kids and chickens, some days I really wish there were an age limit involved in participation on BYC - which is what makes threads such as this a lovely refuge. Thank you, Granny, for having carved out a nice spot for grown ups.

I agree!......

 

[vintagegem]

Good to go - the benefits are calculated on a matrix with point values assigned for five categories and each point being worth a set amount. Best guess is going to be around $270 for your benefit (+/- $10 because I can't remember what region SIEOC is in and there is a differential based on region - even though you are right across the county line I am fairly certain SIEOC is classed in a different region) - IF they have "State EAP" funds still available you would also receive an additional $60 due to owning/buying your home (haven't been in EAP for over a month now so out of the loop as far as what agencies still have those funds at this point) -- so, final answer is somewhere between $260-330 ish

***disclaimer - this is working from memory ***

Ol' Grey Mare.....what a truly nice person you are, I see all your kind words and advice and realize there are still awesome people in this world, its very uplifting